Where can I find the serial number on my Les Paul?

On electrics, they are almost always on the back of the headstock, at the top. On acoustic guitars, they're usually in the soundhole.

How do I find the serial number on my guitar?

You can look up a serial number either in Gruhn's Guide or run the number in the manufacturer's database. The serial number itself will give you date information and the database will have a description of the guitar so you can check the specs of the guitar in question.

Where is the serial number on my Epiphone Les Paul?

Locate the serial number on the headstock of the guitar. With Semi-Hollow models on the label inside the top f-hole and with acoustic guitars on the label inside the sound hole.

How can I tell how old my Les Paul is?

There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999.

How do you authenticate a Gibson Les Paul?

Gibson Serial Numbers Explained - How To Decode A Gibson Serial Number With Examples

How do I read my old Gibson serial number?

The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000.

How can I tell if my Gibson serial number is real?

Serial numbers: Gibson serial numbers are stamped on the back of the headstock, and appear dark. Fake serial numbers often appear white.

Is an Epiphone a real Les Paul?

According to Epiphone and Gibson: Yes, Epiphone Les Paul models are real Les Pauls. The Epiphone models are the only company other than Gibson that can use the Les Paul name on the guitars. Epiphone Les Paul guitars are made in Asia, but retain most of the same features as a Gibson.

Are Chinese Epiphones any good?

Chinese Epis are just as good as the older Korean ones. When Gibson opened their own Epi plant in China that they still supervise. Epis have gotten so much better IMHO the best they have ever been.

Can I lookup a serial number?

If it's a product that you registered to access certain features or for warranty purposes, you may also be able to find the serial number on the manufacturer's website. You can also try contacting the store or website where you bought the product to see if the serial number is available.

Do guitars have serial numbers?

The serial numbers have been placed on or in the guitar in different places over the years. At the top of the neck plate, on the front or at the back of the headstock or on the cover plate of the vibrato (Stratocasters), or at the end of the heel of the neck.

Are serial numbers?

Serial Numbers. A serial number (SN) is a number assigned to each individual product in order to distinguish that product from all others. The serial number is sometimes used only for warranty control and sometimes used for both warranty control and for version control.

What is my Gibson Les Paul worth?

We have found that 1950's Gibson Les Pauls can range in value from $10,000 to $400,000.

When did Gibson change serial numbers?

1947-1961: Gibson changed their serialization system once they reached 99999 and decided they did not want to go to a six-digit sys- tem. Instead, they added an A prefix followed by a three-, four-, or five-digit number. The new system started on April 28, 1947 with number A 100.

How do you date a vintage Gibson guitar?

How do you date a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe?

Upper Right: Starting in 1970, Gibson began stamping “Made in USA” on the back of the headstock. Lower Right: The fourth and fifth numbers of this seven-digit potentiometer date code reveal the last two digits of its year of manufacture.

How do I find a serial number on a product?

How long is a serial number?

Most serial numbers have at least six or seven characters, and some serial numbers have twenty or more. Some manufactures (e.g., Acer) may have both a serial number and an SNID on their devices. However, usually either number would work when calling technical support.

Is Epiphone as good as Gibson?

If you picked up a US-made Gibson and compared it to an Epiphone then you would probably notice a difference. The quality, setup and finish on a Gibson will almost always be superior. However, today's mass-produced guitars are far better than those made a few decades ago.